Honey Lemon Tea

 

 

Everyone gets that tickle in their throat or that annoying sneeze that not only won't go away, but seems to always be followed by an annoying cold. Being sick always puts a damper on working out or ever eating right if you don't have the stomach for it. But there are a few things that can boost your immune system and help you fight off a cold. And if you do end up with a full blown cold, here is a recipe for a very soothing drink that has helped me make it through when I'm feeling sick.

First things first. When you feel like you are getting sick the first thing is to make sure what you are putting into your body isn't taking away from your immune system when it should be fighting a virus. Put down the processed foods, the only make your body work harder to get rid of all the junk that they are made of. Alcohol is the same. Even the smallest amount can make your body work harder to fight off sickness. And of course, what everyone always tells you, get some sleep! It's so important for your body to heal itself.

Then if a cold does hit, try this delicious recipe for hot tea.

Ingredients:
Tea of your choice, uncaffinated
Honey, Raw and Unfiltered
1/2 Lemon squeezed

Put 1 tbs. of honey into the bottom of a mug and pour boiling water over it. Then suqeeze half of a lemon into the mug and enjoy. This toasty drink should warm your insides and sooth you.